Category Archives: Writing
Seasons change
Strangely enough, this is the past that somebody in the future is going to return to. I started this blog in April 2011. Incredibly, in the almost two years since … Continue reading
English that isn’t always (More South Africanisms)
I speak French reasonably but find that I understand people best in the areas where I learnt it – in Belgium and the French Alps. Their accents, the speed at … Continue reading
The Bizarre and the beautiful
As I mentioned yesterday, nostalgia has overcome me. Three years ago to the month, while living in Madagascar, I wrote this diary-style post shortly after returning from a trip back … Continue reading
Looking back: One worth retelling
My friend Anri-Louise, who lives in Tana, Madagascar, and who taught with me at VVS on the island from 2009 – 2011 is back in South Africa. I’ve been reading … Continue reading
Iconic & ironic, now that you mention it
A visit to the Drivers’ Licence department has most people I know breaking out in a cold sweat. Many put it off for as long as possible. There’s a gnashing … Continue reading
Dear embassy
Dear embassy I first applied to visit your country last year – paying $150 to help cover your administration costs. I concede, I am no expert on visa applications – … Continue reading
Where (some) stolen cars go to die
I mentioned briefly in my blogpost on Wednesday that we had been robbed in the early hours of the morning. Apparently at least two men broke into our house (very … Continue reading
Of trying to stay clear of the witch-hunt
I went to bed last night more than a little irritated and, to be honest, sad. Since last week Thursday South Africa has been gripped by the story that Paralympic … Continue reading
The tale of the bovine baiter (a.k.a. the heat is on!)
WARNING: This post is PG, so if you are easily shocked, if cruelty to animals upsets you, or if you are a child with the surname Midgley or Burkhardt, then … Continue reading
